Terry Pierce is the author of numerous children's books. Her work explores themes of love, nature, and the joys of childhood activities. With a background as a Montessori teacher, Pierce now dedicates her time to writing and inspiring young authors through online courses.
Featuring charming lullaby text and beautiful illustrations, this collection is designed as the ideal introduction to reading for newborns. New parents can enjoy sharing these delightful stories with their infants, fostering a love for books from the very beginning.
Love Can Come in Many Ways celebrates the many diverse ways animals, and humans, show their love.Lift a swan's felt wing to discover a baby cuddled underneath, then lift a felt speech bubble to discover the words "You are loved!"Beneath each of the felt flaps is a wealth of snuggles, hugs, and loving engagement. A smile, a kiss, a word of praise, love can come in many ways.Delight in the ways creatures all over the world—and in all shapes and sizes—reaffirm their family bonds in this sweet, interactive book.
The book explores the concept of 'disruptive innovations' in military contexts, highlighting how significant advancements can occur even during peacetime. It contrasts this with 'sustaining innovations,' which focus on improving existing missions through new technologies. The central theme emphasizes that successful senior leaders often present disruptive innovations as sustaining ones to ensure their acceptance and longevity within military structures. This insight offers a unique perspective on leadership and innovation management in the armed forces.
Just in time for spring training! Don't take Big Dog Bill out to the ballgame! This hilarious Step 1 early reader is about a dog who loves T-ball! Well, he loves the ball. Jack and Jill bring Big Dog Bill to their T-ball game. Crack! The moment the ball is hit, Big Dog Bill can be counted on to steal it, and hilarity ensues as everyone tries to catch him. Once Jill spies a hot dog cart, a bright idea to save the daypops into her head. Just like Jack and Jill and Big Dog Bill, written and illustrated by Martha Weston, this fun phonics reader helps children with alliteration, rhyming, and word families. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.
"Black bears just want to eat! Juicy berries, crunchy nuts, tender grubs, and sticky honey--that's good bear food. But if park visitors don't watch out, their food will be bear food, too! Bouncy rhyming text and vibrant pictures share how families can do their part to keep bears safe and thriving"--Provided by publisher
"We can help our meadows, too!" Grassy, flower-filled meadows are really pretty! It's oh-so tempting to hike and skip right through them. But meadows are actually fragile, and human footsteps and picnics can cause them harm--and then they cannot do their important work of providing habitat for creatures and plants, filtering water, and even storing carbon. The bouncy text and vibrant illustrations in this sturdy board book show little nature lovers how to easily protect meadows while enjoying one of Earth's loveliest features.
(Music Sales America). Master the basics as you step into the exciting world of playing the alto saxophone. A complete and proven method that includes over twenty-five classical and folk tunes to play and enjoy as you learn.
GOOOOOOOOAL!! This Step 1 introduction to practically every child's first team sport is a win for emergent readers. No hands--just feet. The game starts. Tweet! Young soccer enthusiasts will build their reading confidence as they learn about basic skills and the thrill of scoring a goal in Terry Pierce's rhythmic, rhyming Step 1 Reader. As she did in Jack and Jill and T-Ball Bill and Tae Kwon Do!, Pierce captures the excitement of sports while scaffolding reading with alliteration and word families. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.
Designed for young readers, this children's book offers an exhilarating introduction to soccer, the first sport for many kids. It captures the excitement of the game, making it accessible and engaging for beginners. Through vibrant illustrations and lively storytelling, it inspires a love for football while teaching basic concepts and skills. Perfect for fostering an early interest in sports, this book encourages teamwork and physical activity among children.